Promoting Excellence in Licensing
The IoL
The Institute of Licensing (IoL) is the professional body for licensing practitioners across the UK, comprising licensing practitioners from local authorities, other public sector organisations, licensed trade and private legal practice.
What We Do
The IoL partners with a range of organisations and individuals to promote licensing at all levels, including national Government. We are a leading provider of licensing training, publications and news from around the UK.
Join Us
Benefits of being an IoL member include discounted training course fees, full access to the IoL website including a large resource area, free copies of IoL’s Journal & LINK magazine, discounted publications and partner discounts.Latest News
Deposit limit changes delayed as Commission launches survey and highlights new guidance
The Gambling Commission’s latest fortnightly update sets out a series of regulatory developments.
Read More
World Cup 2026 Guidance – Scotland
With less than a month to go until the FIFA World Cup begins, pubs across...
Read More
Government pressed on transparency over Gambling Act Review Evaluation Advisory Group
The Government has been questioned in Parliament over its lack of updates on the work...
Read More
Defra updates primate licensing guidance
Existing government guidance on the Licensing process for keeping primates has been updated following amendments...
Read MoreMembership Benefits
- Discounted training course fees
- Full access to IoL website + additional resources
- Free copies of the LINK magazine
- Free copies of the IoL Journal
- Discounted publications
- Discounts from our Partners
Our Partners
